My Hamster just won’t come out of her house.

[hayleymcc]

Hello. I wouldn’t of came on here if i wasn’t absolutely desperate, but I am. So, I got my Hamster Febe around four weeks ago. I own another hamster blackbear, and three previously, so i know what i’m doing. Anyways, Obviously it’s to be expected they will be nervous, and you let them settle in. I let her, she hissed at me at first, but i completely understand she was just scared. Anyways, she then began to seem more settled, which i was very glad about, but would still run in her house and stay in their until the lights off. Slowly, we have been able to bond a bit, she takes food out of my hands, and she has been out in the play pen a few times. But these times only happened a couple times, and she looked genuinely curious. So, we are at the stage where she doesn’t flinch when i open the lid, and she happily takes treats out my hand. But, no matter what we cannot get past the stage of her not coming out. It’s a two layer cabin house, and she sleeps in the bottom but when she’s awake she is up the top. I can not force her out, obviously. I have tried to lure her out with treats. i’ve tried talking to her, i’ve sat just waiting for her to come out on my bed, but now matter what she won’t come out until the coast is absolutely clear. I just don’t understand, as when she is out of her cabin, she is fine with me, and sniffs my hand, is friendly and doesn’t look scared at all, but she just won’t come out her house. Keep in mind, it’s rare occasions when she does, and it’s for around 2 minutes. I’m really worried and lost at what to do, as obviously i’ve tamed my other 3 hamsters the right way so i presume i’m doing it right, i’ve just never had this happen before. I know i’m to give her time, it’s just been a month and we haven’t exactly got anywhere. I’m sorry if this doesn’t really make sense, Im just really upset as i can’t think of what i’m doing wrong. Help would be very much appreciated 🧡

[cypher]

Try not to worry too much, all hams are different, some are easy to tame others not, some are very curious & active when we're around & others prefer to come out more when no one is around, I don't think you're doing anything wrong you just have to try to work with them as individuals.
I know it must seem frustrating but it is still early days so I would give it more time & see if she starts to come out more often.

[Maker]

Sounds like you are doing all the right things, stay patient, it will be worth it in the end. I think female hamsters are more sensitive, my little girl is different with the moon cycle, a full moon definitely makes her jumpy. I’m sure she will come round, I think it’s always better for them to have the chance to bond in their own time which is what you are allowing her to do